On CDC estimates, Benson is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Benson differs from Utah on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Benson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benson
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Benson
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 4.6% across Utah. 1 in 29 adults have had a stroke (3.4%), vs 2.5% across Utah. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 4.7% across Utah. In all, Benson runs above Utah on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Benson, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10% of working-age adults are uninsured (Utah 10.5%), yet 18.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 15.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Benson
1 in 9 adults smoke cigarettes (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Utah figure falls outside Benson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Benson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Benson is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 88% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 43%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Benson’s median household income is $93,194; among the 9,553 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Benson adults…
Benson runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Benson residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Benson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Benson
No hospital or community health center in Benson itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Benson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Benson adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 Benson adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Benson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Benson and the towns around it
Benson’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Benson adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Benson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Benson is better than Utah on 2 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Benson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Benson | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.7–21.6 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13–16.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.3–19 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%26.9–35.9 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%29.1–35.2 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.1–37.4 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.7%25.1–30.3 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.9–9.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–7 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.1%6.1–8.1 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.5–17.1 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.3–12.9 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 19%16.2–22 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10%8.5–11.8 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.5%27–36.1 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.3–11.9 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.7%68.5–74.7 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.7%62.3–68.8 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80%77.7–82.1 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.2%67.1–73.1 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.3%54.1–64.1 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%63–77.9 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%24.4–30.5 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%28.4–36.4 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.8%16.4–22.1 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%11.6–16.7 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.4–11.6 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.8–9.1 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.2–10.9 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%28.5–35.4 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.9–15.5 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.9–19 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.5 | 2.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Utah figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Benson
Is Benson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Benson is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Benson?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 35.9%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Benson?
Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Benson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Benson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–11.9%), against 10.5% across Utah.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Benson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Benson.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Utah figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.